Description: He is lean but muscular and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Being a Dilettante kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Guardian, In love, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her mace, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of goblins once and for all.

History: Verin was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Terse, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. Arannis enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Engraver. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to settle down with his crush

Flaws: Disease, Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 2600 sp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Dee embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Dee was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 200 gp. Rhodochrosite (15 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.